Released only to registered owner or their agent with acceptable authorization. Please contact Records for further.
Must have picture ID
Hours: Vehicles can be released 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CVC 22651(o)(p)(i) requires registration of vehicle to be current and a currently valid driver's license
$173.00 fee (fee waived for recovered stolen vehicles.)
Fingerprinting - Service no longer provided
Clearance Letter
Processed only for person of record
Must have picture ID
$34.00 fee
Photographs - no charge
Radio Log - no charge
Audio Tape Reproduction - no charge
DUI Accident Response/Investigation
Fees based on officer response and time at incident (maximum: $1,000.00)
DUI Arrest/Booking
Fees based on officer response and time at incident (maximum: $1,000.00)
Credit card payments can be made online, or we accept cash, credit cards (Visa, Master Card and Discover) and personal checks during normal business hours at the Public Records counter.
The exact amount due is appreciated when paying in cash.
Did you know?
The City maintains 124 traffic signals. Report malfunctions to (714) 960-8861(City) or Caltrans (PCH & Beach Blvd) (949) 936-3600. You can also report a malfunction online.
Contact Information
City of Huntington Beach
Police Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
Request non-emergency police service:
(714) 960-8825
General Information:
(714) 960-8811
Fax: (714) 536-5605
Email: Dept Email Directory